The Cincinnati Observatory celebrates the telescope with an all-day (and all night) open house called ScopeOut. ScopeOut is an opportunity for people of all ages to look at the latest and greatest astronomical equipment offered by local and national vendors. Activities include, classes, educational materials for teachers, kid's space crafts, safe viewing of the Sun, tours of our historic buildings and more astronomical door prizes than you can imagine. - 1 pm to 5 pm for the displays, classes, and tours
- 6 pm to 8 pm for the dinner & Keynote Lecture by Phil Plait the “Bad Astronomer” (reservations recommended).
- 8 pm to 10 pm celestial viewing of the stars (weather permitting).
$5 for adults, $3 for children
Keynote Speaker and Dinner Reservations, add $15
3489 Observatory Place
Cincinnati, OH 45208
Click here for directions.
For more information, please contact:
Dean Regas
Outreach Astronomer
Cincinnati Observatory Center
(513) 321-5186
deanobservatory@zoomtown.com  Here's a sampling of some featured events:
- Children's activities.
- Kid's Astro Art Contest & Exhibit
- Safe Solar Viewing
- Telescope-making demonstrations.
- Educational materials & resources for teachers.
- Science education and career information for UC, Xavier, NKU and other Cincinnati universities.
- The Physics of Boomerangs. Day & Night flights by Greg Courtney.
- The Astronomy Channel. 21st Century Sidewalk astronomy by Lonnie Puterbaugh
- History of our Nation's First Public Observatory. The Birthplace of Astronomy in America!
- Marvel at our 160 & 100 year old Telescopes!
- Telescope Displays
- Classes for everyone from novice to expert.
- Advise on buying & using a telescope!
- Local & Regional Vendors.
- Local & Regional Exhibitors including the Cincinnati Museum Center, the Cincinnati Nature Center, the Mars Society.
- And Lots More!
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